Artist description Combination of country, soul, and roots-rock.

Music Style Americana

Musical Influences Charlie Rich, Tony Joe White, Arthur Alexander, Staple Singers, Elvis

Similar Artists C.C.R., The Eagles, The Band, Charlie Rich

Group Members Ray Barnard: Lead Vox, Guitar, Harp Bill Davis: Bass, Harmony and Lead Vox Marc Johnson: Drums and Percussion Thomas Larson: Percussion, Harmony & Lead Vox, B3 Michael 'Otis' Oachs: Lead & Slide Guitar, Harmony and Lead Vox

Albums Country & Blues Revue

Press Reviews Whoever decided the title for the Copperheads new CD sure got it right. The band specializes in a sweet blend of Memphis country soul and Southern blues that, amazingly, results in a pure roots sound sure to please country fans as well. This album recalls the works of artists like Tony Joe White, Charlie Rich, current Nick Lowe, Dan Penn and Spooner Oldham, and The Band. Remember the song He Stopped Loving Her Today? How meaningful, down to earth and dead-on it was in its' message without overdoing it and clogging up the song with extra verbiage? It is the same way with the songs on this album. The songs are deceptively simple, with basic lyrics and sparse, catchy melodies coming straight from the heart and telling their stories without any excess fat. Thanks to Lowe and a few other artists, the heart-rending sounds of the blending of soul and country are starting to make a comeback as more people are remembering the music of Memphis, Muscle Shoals and deep soul from the ‘60s. The Copperheads are following the lead and doing it as good as any one else out there right now. The band does have it's rocky side, but it is a restrained power, somewhat like what The Band managed to do on their first two albums. Singer Ray Barnard has mastered the nuances of great country soul and the rest of the band locks in, from the sweet and stinging lead guitar to the Memphis soul-rooted rythym section. This album is a wonderful treat sure to be appreciated by fans of country and old-fashioned Southern soul music. Copperheads web site.  Reviewed by Scott Homewood - Freight Train Boogie www.freighttrainboogie.com

Location Excelsior, MN - USA

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